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The Conference hotel is now fully booked but alternative accommodation is available locally at the following hotels
Conference day and meal tickets can still be booked online
The 43rd IMI Annual Conference will be held at the Crewe Hall Hotel, which is an impressive stately home with ultra-modern conference facilities. This grade I listed building has leisure and spa facilities, plentiful car parking and is situated just off of the M6. Crewe train station is approximately 2 miles away and Manchester and Liverpool airports are within easy reach.
The conference theme; “Fit for the Future”, challenges the development of our roles, and skills in an ever changing healthcare environment. You are invited to share your ideas, experiences and research that contribute to the future of our profession. This may be through a presentation in the scientific programme, or through a workshop. The scientific programme will be timetabled for Thursday and Saturday. Friday will feature a full day of workshops and the trade exhibition. If you have never spoken at an IMI conference you are invited to present a short presentation in the ‘New Voices’ session on Thursday.
Call for papers
The conference team are looking for short management presentations of approximately 10 min each to be delivered as part of a Question and Answer management workshop. Suggested topics for discussion include:
- Income generation
- Workforce planning
- Writing a business case
Please contact Kim (kim.baxter@addenbrookes.nhs.uk) if you feel you can offer a workshop within any of the above topics or if there is another you would like to present.
To all those involved in Graphic Design, the conference team are looking for presenters for the following workshops:
- 3D Design and Drawing
- Design Briefs to Conceptualisation
Each workshop will run for approximately 45 min. If you feel you could offer a workshop on the above topics please contact Kim (kim.baxter@addenbrookes.nhs.uk).
Workshops and Seminars
You are invited, either as a professional lead, a management specialist, a clinical practitioner, or a trade education specialist, to deliver a workshop that allows delegates to share best practice and have some hands on exposure to new techniques and equipment
Please contact Kim Baxter if you have ideas for a workshop or seminar
Trade Exhibitors
Trade exhibition space at the Crewe Hall Hotel will be provided within the Continental Suite on Friday 24th September. There will be a dedicated trade session in the morning with workshops linked to the trade themes.
Trade exhibitors from the IMI 2009 Conference in Cumbernauld who book for the 2010 conference, will receive a 25% discount.
Further details can be obtained from the Trade Coordinator, Anne Murtagh
Social Programme
This year’s lively programme will take full advantage of the historic and modern facilities at the hotel. Expect something exciting and prepare to be entertained! The Annual Banquet will take place on the Friday evening and during this formal event, the IMI gold and platinum awards will be presented along with other IMI distinctions.
Any enquiries or anyone wishing to contribute to the social programme should contact Becky Smith
IMI 2010 Conference is being chaired by Steve Moore Tel: 08454 226660 and Jason Candlin Tel: 01753 633255
We look forward to seeing you at IMI 2010
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